Family law and divorce solicitors in Manchester

Our award-winning team — one of the largest in the North — provides bespoke legal advice on all areas of family law, including:

• Alternative dispute resolution — compared to traditional court proceedings, ADR can be a quicker, more cost-effective way to achieve a bespoke result in respect of financial matters and arrangements for children, even in complex cases.
• Child arrangements — we can advise in relation to all aspects of child law, including adoption, custody, abduction and relocation. We'll help you to find the right solution for your children and adapt to any changes in circumstances.
• Co-habitation — it's a common misconception that cohabiting couples enjoy the same financial rights as a married couple if their relationship breaks down. A cohabitation agreement can provide security and certainty.
• Divorce and financial settlements — we guide you through the entire divorce or separation process, helping to achieve financial security and ensure that your best interests are safeguarded. This includes complex divorces, such as international cases.
• Fertility law, surrogacy and parenthood — whether you’re wanting to explore routes to parenthood or have an issue arising from your family’s circumstances, we can guide you through the technicalities.
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements — while it can be difficult to discuss, a prenup or postnup is a pragmatic way of safeguarding property, businesses, trusts and inherited wealth should your relationship break down in the future.

Family law is wide-ranging and often highly specialised and the matters involved can be incredibly emotionally challenging and sensitive. We're in your corner, ready to help you move forward with confidence.

Our Resolution-accredited Manchester-based specialists adopt a sensitive, strategic, outcome-oriented approach focused on achieving the best possible result for you, while minimising confrontation.

Our family law team covers the entire Greater Manchester region, including the city centre, Altrincham, Bolton, Rochdale, Sale, Salford, Stockport and Wigan.

We also work closely with many clients across Cheshire, covering towns and villages including Alderley Edge, Bramhall, Knutsford, Nantwich, Northwich, Prestbury, Wilmslow and Winsford.

Our team handles family law work of all types and complexities on behalf of a range of individuals, including more complex cases with an international complexion and those involving high-value assets.

Whether you’d prefer for us to work with you virtually or meet face-to-face at our office in central Manchester, we’re flexible. 

Talk to us by calling 0333 004 4488, emailing family@brabners.com or completing our contact form.